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How far is Chicago, IL, from Ithaca, NY?

The distance between Ithaca (Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 582 miles / 936 kilometers / 506 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ithaca (ITH) to Chicago (MDW) is 677 miles / 1089 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 55 minutes.

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport

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Distance from Ithaca to Chicago

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ithaca to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 581.767 miles
  • 936.264 kilometers
  • 505.542 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 580.256 miles
  • 933.831 kilometers
  • 504.229 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Ithaca to Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Ithaca to Chicago generates about 110 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 110 kilograms equals 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ithaca to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Airport information

Origin Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
City: Ithaca, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITH
ICAO Code: KITH
Coordinates: 42°29′27″N, 76°27′30″W
Destination Chicago Midway International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDW
ICAO Code: KMDW
Coordinates: 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W